"In Search of Ancient Oregon" is an interesting resource for guides
wanting to share more information about the state's unique and
dramatic geological history that formed its mountains, gorges,
lakes, vistas, coastline and reefs.
A fantastic exploration via photo and readable text of how powerful
geologic forces delivered the extraordinary landscape we know today
as Oregon.
A fascinating book looking into the geology and natural history of
Oregon stretching back some 400 million years. Its wealth of
superlative photographs is the ideal accompaniment to a text that
is lively in its unfolding. -- Peter Kendall "American Rhododendron
Society Journal" (06/09/2004)
A riveting natural history . . . . Oregon's treasures sparkle even
more when they're understood. -- Jonathan Nicholas "Oregonian"
(07/18/2003)
Among the best of a batch of excellent new offerings ('about Oregon
delights') is "In Search of Ancient Oregon." -- Lee Juillerat
"Herald and News" (10/26/2003)
An up-to-date and beautifully illustrated popular account of
historical geography of Oregon and the Klamath Province of
California. The plant hunter will be especially interested.
Anyone who thinks geology and natural history are dull will change
their minds after glancing through this book. It's accessible, well
designed, thorough, accurate and easily calls forth vivid visions
of Oregon in the distant past. -- Dan Hays "Salem Statesman
Journal" (11/09/2003)
Available, understandable, and interesting to audiences beyond
professional geologists. -- Cindy Omann "Hells Canyon Journal"
(10/29/2003)
Bishop guides us through Oregon's formative epochs with the sure
hand of a scientist who's comfortable communication beyond the
often arcane confines of science. -- John Terry "Oregonian"
(09/29/2003)
Bishop's expertise as a writer comes through with an exceedingly
well informed and yet readable account of the 400-million-year
history of the region. -- Douglas Palmer "New Scientist"
(10/18/2003)
Highly recommended. -- J. M. Dahl "Choice" (04/23/2004)
Oregon has never seen a book quite like this. It is a book to be
paged through admiring the photos, then read slowly, and finally
placed in your bookcase as a reference. Bishop's work will be
around for a long time. -- Virgil Rupp "Northwest Books"
(09/07/2003)
Oregon's everchanging landscape is explored in this absorbing book
about the state's geological and ecological history. -- Leslie
Forsberg "Alaska Airlines Magazine" (09/29/2003)
Recommended for anyone who has an interest in either geology or
Oregon. -- Susan Clark "E-Streams" (02/23/2004)
The author's photos bring the story of Oregon's landscapes to
life.
There is plenty of scientific intellectualism in her book, it is
revealed in a way that is easy to swallow and comfortable to
digest. -- Mardi Ford "La Grande Observer" (10/09/2003)
This lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book pulled me
in. -- Lois Wadsworth "Eugene Weekly" (11/06/2003)
Until now, no book has presented this dynamic story in a way that
everyone interested in Oregon's natural history can easily
understand.
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